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Q&A on The Newlyweds, April book of the month, with Nell Freudenberger.
Q&A with Jay Griffiths, author of Kith.
Our latest book club novel is The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce.
Spring is finally here - find out how the delayed sunshine has affected migrating birds.
Marvel at mycorhizzas, illuminate your garden and plant magnolias.
Religion v science - or how best to explain the Bible, with Prof Steve Jones.
Our kids' book of the month for May is Primrose by Alex T. Smith.
In blogs: The Granny Peace Brigade and With love from Graz.
Competitions: A BabyBjörn Bouncer Balance Soft; a newborn baby blanket and Honey baby comforter; the ultimate sleepover at gran’s kit; a train set with a race course play mat and accessories; a set of Which Glasses Are Which? glasses cases and a Bobike child bicycle seat.
Win a Silver Lantern tea hamper on our Facebook page.

The Granny Peace Brigade. Regina Silver's art work inspired by a group of older women activists.
With love from Graz. Loraine Fergusson uncovers her parents' wartime romance.
The Great Gatsby. Why it is seen to be one of the greatest American novels.
On infidelity. Kate Figes asks can you ever get over an affair?
Why I love the 5:2 diet. Victoria Williams on the joys of intermittent fasting.
All you need is a good man. Anna Wallas rejects feminism to find happiness in domestic bliss.
Looking for love. Deborah Moggach on playing the dating game when you're over 50.